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Boston Celtics: 4 storylines that defined a memorable 2017-18 season

By Dylan Woods

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts as he stands next to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts as he stands next to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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The 2018 Boston Celtics season is over. After a magical run brought them all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals, a crushing Game 7 defeat ended a season to remember.

There were a lot of things to like about the Boston Celtics this year.

Coming into the season, expectations were high. All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward brought a firepower Boston hadn’t seen since Pierce and Garnett.

Hopes were high for rookie Jayson Tatum and second-year Jaylen Brown, the Celtics 3rd overall pick from 2016 looked ready for an increased role.

Coming off a 2017 season that resulted in a number one seed and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, only one thing was one Celtics fans’ minds: this year, it’s time to get back to the Finals.

With more talent and a better roster, the sky was the limit.

All that came crashing down six minutes into the season.

From then until now, we haven’t seen Gordon Hayward play basketball in a Boston Celtics uniform. A horrifying ankle injury on Opening Night ruined any chances the C’s had of reaching their ultimate goal.

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